L'Arte della Pasticceria gets new chef, new pastries

Closed since the holidays, L’Arte della Pasticceria in Ramsey reopens on Tuesday with a new pastry chef and co-owner — Vicki Wells, the former pastry chef for Bobby Flay’s Manhattan restaurants Mesa Grill, Bolo and Bar Americain. Wells’ new menu at the modern Italian bakery will include cornetti (the sweeter, Italian version of a croissant); Nutella-stuffed brioche; and a special breakfast pastry, a strawberry balsamic crostata ($4.25). Wells says that the bakery is planning to be open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays with live music, offering individual desserts, savory biscotti and other items; patrons can bring beer and wine. 107-109 Main St., Ramsey, 201-934-3211, facebook.com/LarteNJ.